Iran launches attack on Kurdistan region of Iraq in latest strike on Kurdish groups
Iran has targeted the region with more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February. It has sought to strike at Kurdish dissident groups as well as US diplomatic facilities and other sites.
On September 24, Iran launched a fresh attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, continuing its pattern of targeting Kurdish groups and sending a strong message of defiance. Just a day after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the UN General Assembly, stating Iran would not bow to the United States, the nation unleashed a barrage of over 1,000 drone and missile strikes against Kurdish targets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out three drone attacks near Soran in Erbil province, targeting a village and one Peshmerga soldier. The attack coincided with indirect talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US negotiators, aimed at potentially ending the conflict. However, Iran seemed determined to proceed with attacks even amid talks and would likely continue them even with a deal in place.
The Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) in the outskirts of Soran bore the brunt of the attack, while the Kurds marked the anniversary of their 2017 independence referendum, which Iran views as a violation of its sovereignty. This relentless aggression comes on the heels of the Kurds' recent decision to unify their Peshmerga forces and seek closer cooperation with Baghdad for enhanced security measures, including air defenses.
However, Iran's continued influence over Iraq, coupled with its freedom to launch attacks without consequence, underscores the message Iran is sending to the Kurds.
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